FDA Orders Juul Labs To Remove Products From US Market
Juul devices and four types of pods -- tobacco and menthol-flavored -- cannot be sold or distributed, the FDA said.
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Survey: Over 2.5M Students Were Current Users Of Tobacco Products Last Year
About 1 in 8 US high school students -- more than 2 million total -- said they had used tobacco products in the previous 30 days, the vast majority being e-cigarettes, according to results from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
Board Of Supervisors Approve Ordinance Banning Candy-Flavored Tobacco Sales In Sacramento County
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a new ordinance that would ban the sale of candy-flavored tobacco.
Study: Parents Are Less Aware When Their Kids Vape Than When They Smoke
Millions of young people vape. How aware are their parents? Not very, says a new study.
California Lawmakers OK Ban Of Most Flavored Tobacco
The California Legislature has voted to ban the sale of most flavored tobacco products in the state.
FDA Calls For Removal Of Fruity, Disposable Puff Bar Vapes
U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S.
How Smoking, Vaping And Drug Use Might Increase Risks From Coronavirus
Another group of people could be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19: people who smoke, vape or have substance use disorders.
Partial E-Cigarette 'Flavor Ban' Goes In Effect Today Across United States
A number of flavored vaping products being taken off the US market starting today.
Roseville Smoke Shop Owner Suspected Of Selling Tobacco Products To Minors Arrested After Sting
A Roseville smoke shop owner has been arrested after deputies allegedly caught him selling vape and tobacco products to minors.
California Tests Find Illegal Vapes Tainted With Additives
California officials announced Monday that marijuana vape cartridges seized in illegal shops in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping.
School Districts Including Rocklin, Davis Are Suing JUUL For Creating 'E-Cigarette Epidemic'
A group of local school districts is suing e-cigarette maker JUUL Labs, Inc.
Gov. Newsom Takes Aim At Youth Vaping Epidemic With New Proposed Tax
Gov. Gavin Newsom trying to stem the youth vaping epidemic by adding a new tax on e-cigarettes.
Proposed Bill Could End Sales Of Flavored Tobacco In California
Flavored tobacco could be banned statewide from California stores if a new bill becomes law. The group of lawmakers behind it would help to halt what they're calling a resurgence of nicotine consumption among youth.
California's Vaping Black Market Is Hiding In Plain Sight
From the outside, the store is clearly marked. Inside, rows of colorful products are on display. As far as any average shopper on this street in California can tell, this is a legal cannabis shop.
US Raises Legal Age To Buy Cigarettes, Vapes To 21
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, including a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Surpass 2,500 Cases Nationwide, CDC Says
The number of vaping-related lung injury cases has topped 2,500 nationwide and at least 54 deaths have been reported.
Study Links Vaping With Long-term Risk Of Respiratory Disease
Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases -- including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, chronic bronchitis and asthma -- in a new study.
18 Flu-Related Deaths Have Been Recorded In California Since September
Health officials say the flu is reaching levels in California usually seen later in the season.
California Urges No Vaping As 4th Death Reported In State
California public health officials are urging people to stop vaping and using e-cigarettes as a fourth death related to vaping was reported in the state.
Breakthrough In CDC Vaping Illness Investigation: Vitamin E Acetate Combined With THC May Be To Blame
Vitamin E acetate, in combination with THC, may be to blame for a national outbreak of e-cigarette-related lung injuries that are linked to dozens of deaths.
Study: E-Cigarettes Aren't A 'Gateway' To Teen Smoking
Vaping makes teens more likely to try cigarettes, but doesn't increase the odds that they'll become smokers, according to a new study.
Illegal Vapes Traced To California Woman Who Was CBD Pioneer
Some of the people rushing to emergency rooms thought the CBD vape they inhaled would help like a gentle medicine. Others puffed it for fun.
Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Aimed At Informing Parents About Electronic Cigarette Products
California Governor Gavin Newsom agrees with the state Department of Public Health and will not require all electronic cigarette manufacturers to submit pictures and descriptions of each product it sells to better inform parents of the products available.
FDA Warns Consumers To Stop Using THC Vaping Products
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to stop using THC vaping products as investigations into vaping-related lung injuries and deaths continue.
Vaping-Related Lung Injuries In The Country Surpasses 1,000 Cases
There are now more than 1,000 cases of vaping-related lung injuries across the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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10-year-old cheerleader dies of aneurysm in Stanislaus County
A child in Stanislaus County died suddenly in Stanislaus County earlier this week.
Girl in child pornography tapes allegedly made by R. Kelly expected to testify against singer, associates at Chicago trial
The tapes showing the alleged encounters were part of a 2008 Illinois child pornography trial in which Kelly was acquitted after the witness declined to take the stand.
Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.
Sacramento Kings release their 2022-2023 schedule
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Search for Kiely Rodni enters day 12 as number of personnel assigned to case scaled back
The search for missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni has entered its 12th day, and still, there is no sign of the girl last seen at a late-night party.
Stockton school vandalism suspect caught on video
A suspected school vandal was caught on video, and now police are asking for clues to bring him to justice.
"Cannibal" solar ejection expected to hit Earth this week
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
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10-year-old cheerleader dies of aneurysm in Stanislaus County
A child in Stanislaus County died suddenly in Stanislaus County earlier this week.
Girl in child pornography tapes allegedly made by R. Kelly expected to testify against singer, associates at Chicago trial
The tapes showing the alleged encounters were part of a 2008 Illinois child pornography trial in which Kelly was acquitted after the witness declined to take the stand.
Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.
Sacramento Kings release their 2022-2023 schedule
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
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Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
Tesla catches fire on I-80 near Sacramento; 1 person taken to hospital
A Tesla caught fire along Interstate 80 into Sacramento on Monday morning.
Man accused of rock-throwing assault at midtown business arrested
Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted someone at a shop in midtown over the weekend.
Volunteer group pulls thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek
Dozens of volunteers pulled thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek on Sunday. It's part of a major effort to keep Sacramento's waterways healthy.
One Go-Kart stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care recovered
Person arrested Sunday after police say the thieves were able to cut a hole in the bottom of the trailer and slowly remove each kart.
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Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.
Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
More than 2,000 California mental health clinicians poised to strike this week
Thousands of mental health therapists at the country's largest non-profit HMO are poised to strike this week, holding daily picket lines and rallies outside Kaiser Facilities throughout California.
San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
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Sacramento Kings release their 2022-2023 schedule
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
The Giants came back against Arizona's bullpen after D-backs ace Merrill Kelly outdueled Jakob Junis.
Andrus homer, Langeliers double, lead A's past Rangers, 5-1
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending a nine-game losing streak.
Pete Carril, assistant to Rick Adelman in Sacramento Kings' glory years, dies at 92
Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday.
49ers safety Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury
San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago.
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Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
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FDA: Hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
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Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Here's why gas prices are sinking
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
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Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
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Call Kurtis: Baby rockers recalled
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Viewer calls Kurtis after spotting confusing freeway signs during morning commute
When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.
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Containment of Placer County's Oak Fire now 76% contained
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
Crews battling grass fire in Pleasants Valley area near Vacaville
Forward progress has been stopped in a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in rural Vacaville on Monday
Decade-long mitigation spared some towns from Caldor Fire
In the decade leading to the Caldor Fire, the agency treated 1,000 acres in the wildland-urban interface.
Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
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Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
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Sacramento State nursing student who saved lives of military members speaks for the first time
A Sacramento State student is being called a hero after she helped save the lives of several military members after they were hit by a lightning strike.
Mastermind behind the 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping has been granted parole after 44 years
Fred Woods has been locked up for 44 years for participating in the kidnapping of children on a school bus and he has now been granted parole.
A shortage in referees is causing high school football teams to shift schedules
A shortage in referees is forcing high schools to shift their schedules. Many people say that treatment of referees by adults is the reason for the shortage.
Woman with a blood clot on her brain mistaken for a drug abuser | Call Kurtis
Kurtis Ming discusses several stories, including one about a woman suffering from a stroke but was mistaken for a drug abuser resulting in the need for emergency surgery.
Placer County District Attorney is warning people of a new type of fentanyl that looks like chalk
A new type of fentanyl that may be aimed at children has the Placer County District Attorney sending out an alert.